The Lynnfield Board of Library Trustees met last Tuesday to perform the required annual board reorganization, to hear a report from Lynnfield Public Library (LPL) Director Abigail Porter, and to discuss the drafting of the Fiscal Year 2027 action plan. The Board reorganization was non-controversial. The Board’s incoming chair is Anne Malenfant, taking over for outgoing chair … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Library Trustees elects new officers
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Lynnfield library joins sustainability initiative
The Lynnfield Public Library will be joining 100 other libraries across the U.S. and Canada in the Sustainable Library Certification Program from the Sustainable Library Initiative. According to a statement released by the library, the program is designed to facilitate long-term sustainability through changes in decision-making abilities and with goal-setting … [Read more...] about Lynnfield library joins sustainability initiative
Auditions are open for LPL’s first theater production
The Lynnfield Public Library, in partnership with Lynnfield Public Schools Theater Department, is holding auditions on Monday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 2, for local adults interested in performing in LPL’s first community theater production, “Paranormal.” It will be the second play written by Lynnfield High School student Patrick Malone following this past July’s … [Read more...] about Auditions are open for LPL’s first theater production
Library reflects on past, looks to future
The director of Lynnfield Public Library (LPL), Abigail Porter, presented her budget outlook for fiscal 2026 to the Select Board last Monday night, a presentation that also highlighted the library’s recent achievements. During the meeting, Porter shared key figures from fiscal 2024, including 112,970 visitors—an average of 388 per day—95,655 items checked out, 9,309 … [Read more...] about Library reflects on past, looks to future
A hazier future for Lynnfield Public Library after special election
Following the failed ballot question from this month’s special election, the Lynnfield Library will need to tackle maintenance and building code issues through a more piecemeal approach. Immediate needs that could be addressed in this year’s town budget include repairing the roof and the windows, but according to Director of the Lynnfield Public Library Abigail Porter, there … [Read more...] about A hazier future for Lynnfield Public Library after special election